The Evolution Of A Goblin To The Peak

Chapter 1129 Forcing in

”What the hell is this?!”

The Captain was sweating, his hands shaking uncontrollably. He didnʼt understand what was happening, but he knew that the figure out there was the cause.

”I—Iʼm a Fourth Rank! This canʼt be!”

He gritted his teeth. When he regained his senses, he saw the figure floating in front of their ships.

His subordinates began collapsing one by one. The pressure was too intense for their bodies to withstand.

...

Souta stood calmly, hands clasped behind his back. He glanced at the two ships on either side before raising his right hand.

”You people ruined my mood. You attacked me, so itʼs only fair if I fight back, right?”

He made a grabbing motion in the air as his power surged forth.

Bang!!

The two ships began shrinking, as if an invisible hand were crushing them. Their barriers collapsed instantly, followed by the screech of twisting metal.

Inside, the crew watched in horror as the ships were slowly crushed. They couldnʼt do anything to stop it—only listen to the blaring warning sirens.

Boom!!

Souta closed his hand, and the two ships were compressed into a ball of metal. With a simple motion, he extracted the blood from the mangled wreckage.

Aboard the remaining ship, the Captain trembled in horror at what heʼd just witnessed.

”T-This canʼt be a Fourth Stage monster! Itʼs impossible! No!!”

He shook his head, refusing to accept what he had seen.

A voice echoed, snapping him out of his daze.

”Hey, do you want to live? I want you to answer my questions truthfully. Iʼll warn you—I hate lying more than anything,” Souta said, fixing the Captain with a cold, piercing gaze.

The Captain fell to his knees. Sweat dripped onto the floor as he gasped for breath. When he lifted his head, he saw Souta effortlessly break through the barrier.

Souta landed in front of him and asked, ”Who ordered you to attack my ship?”

At the same time, he waved his hand, plundering the lingering souls in the area.

”If you dare lie to me, even your soul wonʼt be able to escape.”

Hearing that chilling voice, the Captain shuddered.

”Thereʼs no one... N-No one asked me,” the Captain stammered.

Souta furrowed his brows. He could tell the man wasnʼt lying. No one had sent him to attack the ship—he had come on his own.

”How did you learn about this place?” he asked.

”I just stumbled on some information saying there was untouched territory here. It was like a treasure box, so I came to plunder it,” the Captain explained.

This time, Souta sensed no lie.

It seemed someone had intentionally leaked information about this place. If that were true, more and more people would come here—to the territory of the Astros Empire.

This wasnʼt good.

He couldnʼt defend this land forever.

The only ones who could have leaked such information were members of the council. It was clear someone was targeting the Astros Empire.

Souta glanced at the Captain and said, ”This ship of yours—itʼs mine now.”

The Captain nodded. There was nothing he could do, even if he didnʼt want to surrender his ship. His life was more important.

Souta directed his own crew to board the Captainʼs ship.

This vessel had more advanced functions than those of the Astros Empire.

Souta sat down in the Captainʼs chair and closed his eyes. The upcoming meeting with the council wouldnʼt end well. It was likely all a trap, so he had to prepare himself.

He would demand to know who had leaked the information.

The Council of High Worlds was a vast organization, spanning hundreds of habitable planets across different galaxies. Naturally, there were people among them who had become his enemies in the past. Perhaps they still remembered him as the monster they once tried to hunt.

In any case, he wouldnʼt simply sit back and accept this quietly.

...

On another planet under the rule of the Astros Empire:

Two beautiful women, Alice and Amanda, hovered in the air, gazing down at the war-torn land below.

What had once been a thriving landscape was now broken and scarred by the brutal battle that had taken place there. Scorched fields, crumbled walls, wrecked ships, and corpses lay scattered everywhere. All of it had been reduced to ashen ruins.

”Weʼve eliminated all the councilʼs bases on this planet,” Alice muttered.

”Those people still dared to attack even though they know about Souta,” Amanda said coldly.

”Well, they havenʼt confirmed it yet,” Alice replied. She turned her head and glanced at a tall woman with long brown hair, clad in full plate armor. ”Lydia, have you contacted the others? Whatʼs their status?”

”Everythingʼs good now. Theyʼve also repelled the councilʼs forces,” Lydia answered, her gaze lingering on the devastated landscape.

She had personally witnessed Aliceʼs power as she obliterated the councilʼs army. Such strength was beyond anything she had ever imagined someone could possess.

Lydia was currently at the Solidifying Realm, and until recently, sheʼd thought her progress was impressive. But when she faced the councilʼs experts, she realized just how many people were far stronger than her.

It had expanded her perspective—and now, watching Aliceʼs display of power left her in utter disbelief.

If she had followed them back then, would she have gained such strength as well? Probably. But she couldnʼt leave her friend Jamine alone.

There was only a slight regret—but that was all.

”It seems that—” Alice suddenly raised her head, sensing something.

Hmm?

Amanda also looked up.

They saw a brilliant light shining in the sky above.

...

Time passed quickly. Someone called Soutaʼs name.

”Lord Souta, weʼre close.”

Souta opened his eyes and saw a planet coming into view. He stood up and said, ”Open the door. Iʼll head over immediately.”

The staff had no choice but to follow his command. They opened the door, and Souta stepped out of the ship.

He bent his knees and launched himself toward the planet.

Boom!!

The entire space seemed to vibrate.

Channeling the full power of his gravity, he propelled himself forward at incredible speed.

Before long, he reached the planet.

He descended, his energy flaring outward, making the very air tremble.

Boom!!

Everyone on the planet felt it.

The sheer intensity and pressure weighed down on them.

Souta didnʼt want to hide his strength. He had to make it clear so that no one would dare entertain any foolish ideas. Whoever had leaked the information would suffer at his hands.

He looked down and waved his hand. His energy spread outward, scanning the entire area. He targeted the most heavily fortified location—the place where the highest-level experts were gathered. That had to be the councilʼs main base on this planet.

”Found it.”

Souta bent his knees and launched himself forward. His figure tore through the air at high speed, sending shockwaves in every direction.

Boom!!

The highest-ranking officials of the council on this planet felt the oppressive pressure bearing down on them.

”This...?”

”It canʼt be...!”

They all rushed outside and looked up to see a figure hovering in the air. All of the protective fields they had set up were shattered to pieces—completely meaningless before the being in the sky.

Souta had arrived.

Souta scanned the group and saw an old man stepping forward to face him.

”Who leaked the information about my territory?” His thunderous voice boomed with power. ”Donʼt tell me ʼno one.ʼ You people are the only ones who know this place.”

Sooner or later, packs of wolves would come to bite at the Astros Empire once he returned to Imperium. It would be hard to stop them—especially those pirates who only wanted to plunder everything.

”Iʼm Geyvin. Can you please clarify what you mean?” the old man asked.

”Hmm...” Souta stared at him for a moment before replying. ”Someone attacked my ship on my way here. That means the information was leaked. I know about the Council of High Worlds. The people in your territory hadnʼt discovered this area yet.”

The old man was clearly at Hero-rank, but Souta didnʼt care at all. He wanted answers, and there was nothing they could do to stop him.

”Watch your manners! Do you know who youʼre talking to?!” a green-haired man shouted. He was also a high-ranking official of the council.

”Shut your mouth.” Souta flicked his finger.

A powerful wave of energy erupted, sending the green-haired man flying.

Bang!!

It happened in an instant. The walls crumbled from the force.

The other high-ranking officials, including Resin, widened their eyes in shock. No one had expected this monster to attack so boldly.

The old man, Geyvin, narrowed his eyes.

”Iʼm easy to talk to,” Souta said calmly. ”If you tell me that none of you knows anything about the leak of information regarding my empire, Iʼll simply let it go. I might even compensate you.”

He paused, his voice growing colder.

”But if youʼre involved—then say your prayers to your god, because I will show no mercy.”